Description

A vigorous, clump forming native grass with coarse arching blades that are narrow and flat; finger-like orange and purple flower spikes from mid-spring to late summer; add texture to borders or along the edges of ponds or walkways

Landscape Attributes

Eastern Gamagrass is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial grass with a shapely form and gracefully arching stems. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.

Eastern Gamagrass is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Eastern Gamagrass will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is native to parts of North America. It can be propagated by division.